Siheyuan: a better life

Chapter 873 The little cotton-padded jacket that’s leaky!

Just as Zheng Zhiguo was looking for Wu Aiguo and Liang Jing, a jeep stopped in front of them. Wu Aili saw his second brother and second sister-in-law sitting in the car. In Zheng Zhiguo's surprised eyes, she quickly ran to the jeep and greeted Wu Aiguo and his wife happily, "Second brother! Second sister-in-law! Why did you get off work so early today?"

When Liang Jing heard Wu Aili's question, she first glanced at the young man standing behind Wu Aili, and then said to Wu Aili in a teasing tone: "Aili! Your second brother said that the little Baicai he raised with great effort is about to be taken away by someone, so he must go home early to see what kind of person is it that can deceive our Ai Li away."

When Wu Aili heard Liang Jing's words, she immediately showed a shy expression on her face, and complained to Wu Aiguo in dissatisfaction: "Second brother! How can you say that about others?"

Wu Aiguo, who was sitting in the driver's seat, saw Wu Aili's shy expression and couldn't help but laugh at himself in his heart: "I feel so uncomfortable when my sister gets married. When my daughter gets married in the future, I will feel even more uncomfortable."

Liang Jing didn't know how Wu Aiguo's mood had changed so much at this moment. She looked at her sister-in-law who was acting like a spoiled child in front of her, and smiled and said to Wu Aili, "Aili! Ask your partner to hang the bicycle behind your brother's car, and then get on the car and go home with us."

Wu Aili nodded immediately after hearing Liang Jing's instructions, and turned to Zheng Zhiguo who was still in a daze and shouted, "Zhiguo! What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and push the bicycle over here and hang it behind my brother's bike. Let's go home in my brother's bike."

Zheng Zhiguo once heard Wu Aili mention that his second uncle worked in the Trade Department, but in his subconscious, considering his second uncle's age, he should be an ordinary clerk in the Trade Department.

Now seeing Wu Aiguo sitting in the jeep, Zheng Zhiguo had a vague feeling that his second uncle was probably not a clerk, but one of the leaders of the Trade Department. After all, anyone who could drive a car must have an extraordinary identity.

Zheng Zhiguo, who was distracted, came to his senses when he heard Wu Aili's call. He hurriedly pushed his bicycle and followed Wu Aili to the back of the jeep. He hung up the bicycle and tied it tightly according to Wu Aili's instructions. Then he carried the gift and got into the jeep with Wu Aili.

Wu Aili sat in the back seat of the jeep and saw the things placed on the back seat. While she was packing them up, she asked Wu Aiguo, "Second brother! Why did you buy so many things today?"

After Wu Aiguo and the other two got in the car, he immediately started the jeep and while holding the car, he replied dissatisfiedly: "Why do you think I should buy so many things?"

When Wu Aili heard Wu Aiguo's dissatisfied answer, she immediately realized that the things in the car were bought by Wu Aiguo specifically to entertain her boyfriend. She immediately thanked Wu Aiguo and his wife happily: "Thank you, second brother! Thank you, second sister-in-law!"

The jeep was speeding on the road. Wu Aili, who was sitting in the back seat, thought about the things she would buy after getting married, and immediately asked Wu Aiguo: "Brother! Do you have any industrial coupons? Can you give me some?"

Wu Aiguo, who was driving, heard Wu Aili's request and replied, "Your sister-in-law still has a lot of industrial coupons. You can go to your sister-in-law to get as many as you want. In addition, your parents are already preparing your dowry. If you want to buy something, just tell them directly."

When Wu Aili heard the news Wu Aiguo told her, she was overjoyed and asked Wu Aiguo: "Second brother! Your most lovely sister is about to get married. As a brother, shouldn't you also express your gratitude?"

When Wu Aiguo heard Wu Aili's request, he smiled and said to her, "Aili! Originally, I wanted to prepare three turns and one ring as your dowry, but our mother said that your dowry will be the responsibility of the two elders. If you want anything else, just tell your second sister-in-law, and we guarantee to meet your requirements."

When Wu Aili heard the promise Wu Aiguo made, she immediately thanked Wu Aiguo and Liang Jing happily: "Thank you, second brother, thank you, second sister-in-law! Since our parents have already prepared the dowry for me, I won't ask you for anything."

Wu Aiguo heard what Wu Aili said and asked her in surprise, "Aili! Are you sure you don't want the stuff? I'm telling you, if you miss this opportunity, you won't be able to find it again."

When Wu Aili heard Wu Aiguo's words and thought of his love for her, she said to him with gratitude, "Second brother! You gave me my job, my house, and even my bicycle. I am very satisfied now. As for what I said just now, I was just joking with you."

When Wu Aiguo heard what Wu Aili said, he smiled and said to her, "Aili! What belongs to my parents belongs to my parents, and what belongs to your sister-in-law and me is a little gift from you and me. If you don't want it, I will cash it out and give it to you as a gift."

Ten minutes later, the jeep stopped at the entrance of the courtyard. Wu Aiguo parked the car, took out his briefcase from the cab, and said to Liang Jing who was standing beside him: "Xiao Jing! Help me take the bag home. I'll go pick up the things I bought today." Wu Aili heard the conversation between Wu Aiguo and Liang Jing, and immediately said to Wu Aiguo: "Second brother! You and my sister-in-law go back first, and let Zhiguo and I take the things in the car!"

When Wu Aiguo heard what Wu Aili said, he rolled his eyes at her and started to scold her, "Aili! Today is the first time that Zhiguo comes to visit us. How can we let a guest move things? You take Zhiguo in first. I'll pack my things, lock the car door, and come back right away."

Zheng Zhiguo, who was eager to show off, heard Wu Aiguo scolding Wu Aili, and immediately said to Wu Aiguo in a flattering manner: "Second brother! Just let me do this little thing, don't be polite to me."

"Grandpa! Grandma! My aunt is back with my uncle!" Xiao Yingying, who was playing in the front yard with her younger brother and sister, heard the sound of a car outside the yard and immediately ran to the gate. When she saw Wu Aili and a strange young man, she immediately turned around and ran towards the yard, not forgetting to shout loudly towards the east wing.

Wu Aili pushed the bicycle and led Zheng Zhiguo, who was feeling anxious and holding a gift in his hand, into the front yard from outside.

"Aili! Is this your boyfriend? He's really handsome!"

"Ellie! Your partner is here to work? When did you two meet?"

"Aili! When are you going to invite everyone in the courtyard to the wedding banquet?"

When the residents in the yard heard Xiao Yingying's cry, they all came out of their homes to the front yard. When they saw Zheng Zhiguo following behind Wu Aili, they all asked Wu Aili with a smile.

When Wu Aili heard the residents' questions, she subconsciously stopped and introduced them to the residents in the courtyard with a happy face: "Dear uncles and aunts, this is my boyfriend Zheng Zhiguo, who works in our Municipal Fisheries Bureau. I brought him back today to meet my parents. As for when we will hold the wedding banquet, you will have to ask my parents."

Wu Aili parked the car and led the anxious Zheng Zhiguo into the east wing. She introduced him to Wu Pingshan who was sitting in the main room, "Dad! I brought my boyfriend back."

Wu Aili said this and quickly introduced Zheng Zhiguo: "Zhiguo! This is my dad!"

When Zheng Zhiguo heard Wu Aili's words and saw Wu Pingshan sitting at the square table, he hurriedly greeted her respectfully: "Uncle! I am Zheng Zhiguo, Aili's boyfriend. This is my first visit, and I don't know what you like, so I bought you some cigarettes and tea."

When Wu Aili saw Zheng Zhiguo put the gift on the table, she immediately introduced it to Wu Pingshan: "Dad! This tea is the West Lake Longjing tea that Zhiguo brought back for you from Qiantang City through the driver of their Fisheries Bureau. It cost Zhiguo a whole month's salary."

Wu Aiguo, who followed closely into the main hall, saw Wu Aili's smug expression when she introduced the tea. He couldn't help but shook his head and muttered to himself: "This is totally a leaky little cotton-padded jacket!"

Although he was thinking about it, Wu Aiguo did not forget to tell Wu Aili, "Aili! What are you still doing standing there? Go make some tea for Zhiguo."

Wu Aili came to her senses after hearing Wu Aiguo's instructions, and quickly said to Zheng Zhiguo: "Zhiguo! Sit here for a while, I'll go to the kitchen to make you some tea."

Zheng Zhiguo, who was in a somewhat reserved mood, heard Wu Aili's instructions, smiled and sat down at the square table. At the same time, he began to observe the furnishings in Wu Aiguo's house with the corner of his eyes.

(End of this chapter)